Pronunciation: /skræɡ/
noun a lean or bony piece of meat, typically a neck or shoulder
A1 The scrag of the chicken was left on the plate.
A2 She picked up the scrag of fabric from the floor.
B1 The scrag of paper had important information written on it.
B2 He used the scrag of wood to start a fire in the fireplace.
C1 The chef carefully trimmed the scrag of fat from the meat before cooking it.
C2 The artist used the scrag of metal to create a unique sculpture.
verb to wring or twist the neck of (a fowl)
A1 She scragged her knee when she fell off her bike.
A2 The cat scragged the curtains with its claws.
B1 He scragged the old book by accident while trying to repair it.
B2 The chef scragged the chicken before roasting it to enhance the flavor.
C1 The director scragged the script to make it more concise and impactful.
C2 The artist scragged the painting to create a more textured effect.
adjective thin or bony in appearance
A1 The scrag cat wandered around the neighborhood looking for food.
A2 She found a scrag tree with only a few leaves left on it.
B1 The scrag puppy was rescued from the streets and given a loving home.
B2 The old barn had a scrag roof that leaked whenever it rained.
C1 The scrag branches of the tree scratched against the window in the wind.
C2 The scrag appearance of the abandoned house gave it a haunting quality.
formal The scrag of the chicken was used to make a flavorful broth.
informal I don't like the scraggy bits on the edge of the steak.
slang She's always picking fights with scraggy boys at school.
figurative The old tree's scraggy branches reached out like gnarled fingers.
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